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Prenuptial Agreement Myths

by Duane L. CokerNovember 28, 2011

Most people have notions about prenuptial agreements from what they’ve seen on the news, seen in movies or soap operas, or heard from general gossip. However, most of these preconceived notions are complete myths. The following are the most common myths regarding premarital agreements fully debunked, almost Mythbusters style. Myth 1: Prenuptial agreements are only for [...]

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Could a Waiting Period for Divorce Save Marriages?

by Duane L. CokerNovember 22, 2011

Well, could a mandatory waiting period for divorces save marriages? A former chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court certainly believes so. Former Justice Leah Ward Sears told the Washington Post that most divorcing couples did not have high levels of conflict as currently believed. In fact, she cited research that claimed up to 66 [...]

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Unemployment and Child Support

by Duane L. CokerNovember 14, 2011

You’ve just gone through a divorce, finally got the child support and visitation squared away, and just when you think things are settling down, you lose your job thanks to the current economic downturn. You may have a nice severance package for now, and you may even qualify for unemployment benefits, but you know you [...]

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The Traditional Family in Texas is No Longer “Traditional”

by Duane L. CokerNovember 11, 2011

Recent data from the US Census Bureau has shown that the majority of Texas families are no longer composed of the “traditional” elements–mother, father, and 2.5 kids. As expected, our state’s family law courts are seeing more and more of these “non-traditional” families. More than 60 percent of the children living in Texas live with [...]

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Been Served with Divorce Papers? What Next?

by Duane L. CokerOctober 20, 2011

A complete stranger has shown up at your place of residence, claimed to be a process server, and thrust a divorce petition into your (possibly) confused and startled hands. You’ve been served. Now what? Step one, don’t panic. It’s natural to panic when served with legal documents, especially divorce papers, but since it is a [...]

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About Uncontested Divorces

by Duane L. CokerSeptember 29, 2011

For better or for worse, it is relatively easy to obtain a divorce in the United States; that is, it’s relatively easy if the divorce is uncontested. Uncontested does not mean that the spouse agrees to get divorced, as it sounds like it would. Instead, uncontested means that both spouses agree on all terms of [...]

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Road to an Amicable Divorce – Collaborative Law

by Duane L. CokerSeptember 28, 2011

It’s no secret or mind-bending revelation that divorces can be painfully emotional experiences. While the end result may be what is best for you and your family, the process to get there is rarely a pleasant one. However, there is a way to help lessen the emotional strain on you, your spouse, and your children. [...]

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